UNSPSC 23251801: Bend die

UNSPSC 23251801 Bend die is a Commodity code that represents machine shop fabrication and metalworking equipment, though state and local governments buying under this code are actually procuring a broader range of machining systems and replacement parts for production facilities. Recent solicitations show purchasing of CNC equipment (mills, lathes, wire electrical discharge machines), shearing machines, machine shop tooling, and OEM replacement components for existing production machinery. The issuing bodies include state universities (Texas A&M University System, Texas State Technical College), state departments (Texas Department of Transportation, California), school districts (Polk County, Florida), and counties (Hillsborough County, Florida). Texas A&M University appears as a repeat buyer, posting multiple ITBs for CNC equipment and machining systems within the past two months.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with secondary activity in California. Representative recent opportunities include Texas A&M University System's ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0542 for a CNC lathe and machining center (bids due July 23, 2026); Texas A&M's ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0541 for machine shop, welding, and fabrication equipment (bids due July 15, 2026); and Texas Department of Transportation's solicitation 601440000053313 for OEM replacement parts for a Cincinnati Shear machine at its Austin production facility (due June 2, 2026, with 23 line items of mechanical components including bearings, gaskets, seals, springs, and fasteners). Hillsborough County issued a notice of intent for a five-year sole-source maintenance and parts contract valued at $1,992,824.18 with Powerscreen of Florida for Komptech composting equipment service at the SE Landfill. The code also captures educational procurement: the School Board of Polk County sought a comprehensive CNC training solution including desktop mills, industrial lathes, simulators, tooling, and warranty support through a vendor response request.